ABUJA, FCT– The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Business Limited (NNPCL) have actually moved to bridge the gap in between academic community and the energy industry with the establishment of a joint tactical committee.
The partnership, revealed on Saturday, March 14, 2026, aims to birth a groundbreaking Centre of Quality devoted to practical engineering and technology-driven research.
The cooperation was solidified during a high-level meeting at the NNPC Towers in Abuja last Wednesday, led by the Vice-Chancellor of UNILORIN, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, SAN, and the NNPCL Managing Director/CEO, Bashir Bayo Ojulari.
A main focus of the partnership is the proposed establishment of a Centre of Quality at the University of Ilorin. If finalised, the center is expected to be the first of its kind in West Africa, concentrating on the practical application of engineering theories to resolve real-world energy difficulties.
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To make sure sustained academic concentrate on the energy sector, the conference checked out developing an NNPCL Professorial Chair at the university.
This role is intended to synchronise the scholastic curriculum with existing industry patterns, making sure that graduates are geared up with market-ready abilities.
The recently formed committee has been offered a four-week deadline to improve the technical information, moneying structures, and operational structure of the partnership.
The collaboration is viewed as a strategic move to lower Nigeria’s dependence on foreign technical expertise in the petroleum sector.
By purchasing indigenous research and advanced engineering centers, NNPCL and UNILORIN objective to drive a “knowledge-led” change of the Nigerian energy industry.
Kunle Akogun, the University’s Director of Corporate Affairs, kept in mind that the presence of high-ranking officials from both the administrative and engineering faculties underscores the university’s holistic dedication to the success of the task.